Tipper Fleet Manager (X1)

Job description

Huachen International Supply Chain Limited is currently seeking to employ a Fleet Manager/Supervisor in the Tipper Fleet Department to join our growing team.

POSITION: Fleet Manager/Supervisor (X1)

LOCATION: Chingola 

DEPARTMENT: Tipper Fleet

JOB PURPOSE

The primary objective of this position is to oversee Tipper Fleet Driver activity daily, monitor performance and inspect both drivers and trucks to ensure they are in good working condition and compliant with all relevant regulations.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Conduct road condition inspections, improve vehicle operating efficiency, reduce failure rates, supervise fuel consumption, and control costs.

2.    Driver recruitment, training, assessment, and daily on-site supervision of transport operations.

3.    Implement transport safety management and training.

4.    Establish and implement driver management systems, and supervise drivers’ compliance with company regulations, traffic laws, and safety operating standards.

5.    Investigate and penalize violations to ensure strict fleet discipline.

6.    Review accident cases to enhance drivers’ safety awareness and sense of responsibility.

7.    Conduct driving tests, road evaluations, and background checks for new drivers.

8.    Establish a driver performance appraisal system, regularly evaluate performance, and propose rewards and penalties.

9.    Verify that drivers hold valid driving licenses and required certifications.

10. Address reasonable driver concerns and maintain fleet stability.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1.    Minimum Diploma in Transport and Logistics or related field.

2.    Residents of Chingola, Kitwe and Copperbelt are preferred.

3.    Hold a valid heavy-duty vehicle driver’s license.

4.    Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fleet management or driver supervision.

5.    Must be familiar with heavy-duty trucks, on-site safety operation procedures, road transportation handling procedures and regulations.

6.    Must be familiar with local road conditions, checkpoints, and local government departments (road inspections, RDA, RTSA, etc.).

7.    Good communication skills, emergency handling awareness, and team communication skills.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send cover letters, qualifications and CVs with at least Three (3) traceable references as a single PDF document to hr2@huachen-zam.com. Indicate the position for the job applied for in the subject line of your email.